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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.58, 3,264.44 and 1,317.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.58, 3,264.44 and 1,317.62 is: 1,818.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.58 : 3,264.44 = 1,317.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.58/3,264.44 = 1,317.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.58x = 3,264.44 × 1,317.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.58x = 4,301,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,268.52/2,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.28

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